The Mission of the Nebraska State Council for the Social Studies


Our organization will assume a leadership role in education in Nebraska, create a collaborative space for all Social Studies organizations in the state to operate, and to serve the interest of members of the National Council for the Social Studies and this state's   affiliation
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NSCSS is posting lesson plans, book reviews significant to social studies, and editorials from our members. If you are interested in seeing your work reflected on our website please send your contributions to nebraskasocialstudiescouncil@gmail.com
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    Please visit the Professional Development/Travel tab (under Teacher Resources) to view many                                                                  opportunities for the summer of 2020.                                                                                                 Some applications are due soon so check often for new postings!                                                                             **************************************************************
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         The New Nebraska Social Studies Standards Have Been Approved!

Nebraska Revised Statute 79.760.01 requires the Nebraska State Board of Education to adopt content area standards for reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies every seven years.  Pursuant to 79.760.01, and under the leadership of the Nebraska Department of Education, the process to revise the Nebraska Social Studies Standards began in the fall 2018.  The new social studies standards were adopted by the State Board of Education in on Friday, November 8 are located here:  https://cdn.education.ne.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Nebraska-Social-Studies-Standards_Final-Draft-11.5.2019.pdf
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                               The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
                                                        National History Teacher of the Year
            This award recognizes exceptional K–12 American history teachers across the country!
  • National winner chosen from among state winners receives a $10,000 prize presented at an award ceremony in their honor in New York City.
  • State winners receive a $1,000 prize, an archive of classroom resources, and recognition at a ceremony in their state.
  • IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES
  • Deadline for 2020 nominations: March 31, 2020
  • Deadline for 2020 nominees to submit supporting materials: April 30, 2020
                                                            Click here to nominate a teacher!
                                      www.gilderlehrman.org/national-history-teacher-year-nomination
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*****Go to the Annual Conference (Awards) page and the Archives to see some of Nebraska's outstanding social studies educators!*****
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Who represents you on the Nebraska State Board of Education?
Contact your Board member with comments and concerns.
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Three times each week the National Council for the Social Studies sends out a brief update about what is happening in Social Studies classrooms around the country. Click the link below for the most recent NCSS SmartBrief. To search the archives go to: 

NCSS SmartBrief